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BoyPronounced American English /ˈtaɪ.ləɹ/; British English /ˈtaɪ.lə/English language family

Tyler

A name meaning "tiler of roofs".

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Tyler is a boy name meaning "tiler of roofs".

Pronunciation: American English /ˈtaɪ.ləɹ/; British English /ˈtaɪ.lə/.

GenderBoy
Meaningtiler of roofs
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈtaɪ.ləɹ/; British English /ˈtaɪ.lə/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English surname Tyler meaning "tiler of roofs", derived from Old English tigele "tile". The surname was borne by American president John Tyler (1790-1862).

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Usage: english

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